2012 Toyota FT-86 Sports Coupe New Details Announced

The Toyota FT-86 sports coupe, arguably the most exciting car from Toyota in a long while, has been confirmed for sale in 2012 across key markets like Japan, Europe and the U.S.. Looks-wise, Toyota says that the production FT-86 will draw heavily from the Toyota FT-86 II Concept showcased in Geneva in March. Subaru's version of the FT-86 will be clearly differentiated in appearance despite the identical platform and mechanicals.

Toyota promises “intrinsic joy of driving” that will be delivered by the FT-86's lightweight design, compact dimensions, low centre of gravity and front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform aided by a limited-slip differential. Powering the entry-level Toyota sports coupe will be Subaru's latest 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer engine, enhanced by Toyota's D-4S direct-injection technology. No hard figures were announced, but all that power will be sent through six-speed transmissions available in manual and automatic forms. Enjoy a gallery of the Toyota FT-86 II Concept at the Geneva Motor Show below!

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Seow Yao Han strives to bring you the latest and the most comprehensive information on cars available in Malaysia. But it's never easy for him to talk and write cars in this part of the world because what you lust after is often not what you drive home. When the euphoria of test-driving that branded, super-expensive sports car dies down, he just goes home in his less-than-glamorous ride.